13 mths post op

[t.deramo12@icloud.com 6]

I I am 13 mths out of surgery. I've lost only 41 lbs thus far and been stuck here. I can not lie I haven't been watching what I eat so much and I'm trying to get back on track now. My starting weight was 241 and I'm at 199...shouldn't I have lost more?

[SeahawksFan 444]

The sleeve is just a tool so you still have to eat Protein first, drink Water, and exercise. If you haven 't been doing those things then your not going to lose as much.

That doesn't mean it's to late though. Go back to the basics and you will see the scale move again.

~LA

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@t.deramo12@icloud.com

I'm glad to hear you want to get back on track. You have lost 41 you can continue to lose. If you truly want it...Fight for it! We will be here cheering you on.

Are you in touch with your dietitian/Surgical team?

[JamieLogical 8,713]

The good news is, your sleeve is still there. So if you make good choices moving forward, you can still use this wonderful tool to lose more weight. Go back to the basics. Put Protein first. Make sure you are getting a good 80-100 grams of protein per day. Make sure you are taking all of your Vitamins. Make sure you are drinking all of your Water. Make sure you AREN'T drinking your calories or eating and drinking at the same time. And increase your activity level.

[pr_pitbullgrl 1,039]

i hear ya on this. i realized the hard way that after the first 20lbs i was gonna have to "eat right" and exercise just like anyone else. the only thing the sleeve helps with is not allowing me to stuff my face like i used to. otherwise you gotta work for it. you can do it!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

IMHO, yes, you should have lost more.

Boils down to this: Are you willing to do what you need to do to lose all your excess weight and then to keep it off?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Why not make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals and strategies for reaching them. In the meantime go back to basics.

I would also suggest you find out when the next support group meeting is and plan to attend.

You can lose more weight and there is nothing wrong with using all the tools and resources that are available to you.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[Maria Mika 3]

Hello gurl. Im new to here but dont quit 5 day on food patrol n 2 off. I lost 78lbd. 29 inches. Im soo happy.

The sleeve was a tool to control